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In French
This book is a faithful
reproduction of the manuscript by Jean.
Maritz who was a "General Inspector of
the Navy and Army ordnance casting".
Beginning in 1752, Maritz was in charge of setting
up the drill machine (invented by his father) in
the ironworks working for the Navy. The machine was
based on the principle of horizontal drilling, with
fixed drills and a cannon turning revolving on
itself. This new technique made the manufacturing
process more regular and respectful of the
dimensions that were then strictly defined, as is
evidenced by this manuscript.
As far as we know, this 1758 document is the first
graphic translation of the introduction of
standards for classic moulding designs.
It is therefore of outstanding historical
interest.
Jean Maritz played a defining role in the designing
and casing of ordnance, including both iron and
bronze cannons. Maritz's eminent participation in
finalizing the famous "GRIBEAUVAL system" is also
deserving of recognition.
In 1758, Maritz also began the equestrian statue of
Louis XV which was erected in Paris in 1763, in
front of the Tuileries Palace. At that time the
manufacturing of arms was also associated with a
fine art like sculpture.
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